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While copycat suicides are not as common as feared, the existence of suicide clusters has been confirmed by studies launched by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The actual reason that suicide clusters happen is hard to fathom. Although suicides can come in waves, with one suicide other to commit or attempt to kill themselves, the full extentContinue reading “Teen Suicide Clusters”

When I was 15 years old I became very depressed and unhappy with my life. My parents had divorced when I was 12 and my mom had gotten remarried to a man that had 3 children which lived with us. The marriage only lasted a year and they got a divorce. After this it wasContinue reading “Saved From Suicide”

If you’re questioning whether you’re lazy or depressed, ask yourself if all you lack is motivation. “Laziness” is a matter of making a choice to not do a particular activity or activities, but depression is a chronic illness. Laziness may be a momentary state or an issue of character, but it is not a psychologicalContinue reading “Depressed or Lazy?”

There’s a brutal truth in life that some people refuse to accept–you have no control over many of the things that happen in life. Some of the people who resist that truth become control freaks. They micromanage, refuse to delegate tasks, and try to force other people to change. They think if they can gain enoughContinue reading “Focus on What You Can Control”

When meeting new people, singles are frequently asked if they are married. If the answer is no, the social pressure is on. Because what comes next can characterize the interaction as comfortable, awkward, or judgmental. Some singles even wear a ring on their wedding finger to avoid being asked this question in the first place.Continue reading “Are You Single On Purpose?”

Most people come to therapy because they’re disappointed in life. Things didn’t turn out as planned; hopes were dashed, relationships ended, careers stagnated. Is it possible to be happy when life doesn’t work out as you planned? How do you define happiness? While most folks would agree that happiness is a worthy goal, few agree on howContinue reading “3 Keys to Sustainable Happiness and Joy”

If you have post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), you know how much it can mess with your day-to-day life. But help is available. You can take steps to live well even with this challenging disorder.  PTSD symptoms: difficult, but totally normal Maybe you experience nightmares or flashbacks. The anxiety they bring can show up without warning, like theContinue reading “Living with PTSD”

Many of us struggle to live up to the ideals we see on TV, in advertising and on social media, whether we are in a relationship or not. That’s why days which are supposed to celebrate love and togetherness can highlight how different, alone or low we feel. These feelings may be even more difficultContinue reading “Valentine’s Day and Mental Health”

The year 2021 was one of emotional whiplash. There was anticipation for vaccines, followed by confusing rollouts. Then, we saw some hope as many Americans were inoculated, only to find new variants, a tumultuous news cycle and widespread confusion around the bend. The good news is that people across the country — including experts, public figures and kids — startedContinue reading “How to Be Happy in 2022”

You almost certainly have someone in your life right now who you consider to be mean. And not just mean, but spiteful and hurtful. When you’re around this person, you have to tread ever so carefully so as not to provoke their wrath. Perhaps this is a person you don’t choose to be with butContinue reading “Are You a Mean Person?”